variants
also bourns
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bournes
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Higher Learning is empowered by Luna’s entry into Capricorn, encouraging you to make plans that broaden your view.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Whatever its environmental aims, the bill would also generate a new revenue stream for the state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Military operations and national purpose will become more and more distanced from each other, because military prowess cannot clarify America’s war aims.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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These systems use machine learning techniques to recognize patterns and separate drones from background interference or other flying objects.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The hot water reservoir makes the mop super effective, and the reactive AI navigation uses color cameras and structured light to avoid 108 different kinds of objects.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eight months ago, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley began proposing new ideas for the 2026 Academy Awards stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mid-May could bring a brief cluster to navigate, but new fresh air and freedom and intensification of objectives soon follow.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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What are your clear objectives?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last April, Valero announced its intentions to take its Benicia refinery offline next month, citing a difficult regulatory environment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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But then there’s also maybe a hint at the true intentions of this group.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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